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Peyton Manning, Ryan Clady among Broncos back to work

The Broncos aren't wasting time moving forward from their Super Bowl disappointment. In their first organized team practice this offseason Wednesday, they ran through their drills and plays quickly.

Peyton Manning, as always, was leading the way through crisp work, that had groups switching in and out and the horn blowing repeatedly to signal for the next assignment. Yes, there were a few "Omaha!" audibles.

"It's real football. You get to practice against each other. It's really the first phase," coach John Fox said. "I think they get excited. I know all the coaches get excited about it."

Health brought good news as pass rusher Von Miller worked out on a limited basis with teammates, continuing to show progress from anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Chris Harris, the team's top returning cornerback, went through agility work, but did not participate in 11-on-11s. He said last week that he believes he will be ready for the season opener on Sept. 7.

Safety Rahim Moore (compartment syndrome in left leg) and Derek Wolfe (neck), lined up against teammates, a notable marker in their recoveries from frightening injuries.

"We aren't fully whole yet. But we are getting guys back who missed substantial time. They spent their offseason with doctors and trainers. It's good to be able to take a look at them," Fox said. "Everybody is at a different level right now, starting that long process back."

Wednesday provided the first peek at the new offensive line with the return of left tackle Ryan Clady and Orlando Franklin switching to left guard.

"It's kind of like signing a free agent or a top pick in the draft," Manning said of Clady. "He is the top left tackle out there. Not playing with him last year, I thought our team did a great job stepping up. But it's certainly nice to have him back."

Added Fox: "Getting Ryan back, he was hard to replace. He was irreplaceable actually. It's nice to reload, and be whole and get going again."

Kicker Matt Prater was excused because of an illness. Tight end Joel Dreessen was not at practice, kept out because of a past knee injury.

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